Important Recalls The consumption of these foods is strongly discouraged

Salmonella, foreign bodies and listeria lead to the following recalls

There are currently a number of products in circulation that are strongly discouraged from eating. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety is currently warning on its consumer protection portal "lebensmittelwarnung.de" about the following products:

• Marten salami sticks poultry,
• French soft cheese "Le Coulommiers",
• Herb Garden Pommerland "Elfentraum",
• Hareico bratwurst,
• Free-range eggs "Gutsglück".

Salmonella in Marten salami sticks poultry

Gütersloher Fleischwarenfabrik Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG warns against the consumption of "Marten salami sticks poultry" with the best before date June 14, 2018. Salmonella has been detected in laboratory controls. Consumers who have purchased the product with the stated best before date are expressly requested not to consume it. The product may be returned for reimbursement of the purchase price in the market where it was purchased. According to the manufacturer, all other products of this brand are not affected.

These salami sticks with a minimum shelf life of June 14, 2018 may contain salmonella. (Photo: foodstufffood.de)

Salmonella in the herb garden Pommerland "Elfentraum"

The Kräutergarten Pommerland eG recalls the organic herbal tea mixture "Elfentraum". Again, a Salmonella infestation could be detected. According to the manufacturer, the article Elfentraum, 50 gram pack with a best before date 10 April 2019 and the lot number 10042019 is affected. Customers who have purchased the corresponding item can return it for reimbursement of the purchase price in their shop.

Plastic foreign objects in Hareico bratwurst

The Döllinghareico GmbH & Co. KG from Elmshorn recalls the product "Hareico Bratwurst" in the 500 gram pack with the best before date 21 August 2018 for reasons of preventive consumer protection. During controls, a six-millimeter plastic foreign body was found in a package. Although the company assumes that it is an isolated case, it does not recommend distortion for safety reasons. The affected items may be returned for reimbursement of the purchase price in the market.

Listeria in French soft cheese "Le Coulommiers"

Société fromagère de la Brie recalls 500 grams of French soft cheese "Le Coulommiers" with a best before date of 05 May 2018 and lot 77432-5B057. The consumption is strongly discouraged. In the soft cheese from cow's raw milk germs of the type Listeria monocytogenes could be detected. These can trigger listeriosis with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. In particular, pregnant women and those with a weak immune system are advised to seek medical attention and to refer to Listeria if they have previously distorted the product.

This soft cheese, with a best before date of 05 May 2018, could be contaminated with Listeria. (Image: food alert.de)

Salmonella in free-range eggs "Gutsglück"

In free-range eggs Salmonella were detected. The product concerned was sold through Norma stores in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, but has already been removed from the sale. These are the free-range eggs "Gutsglück" from Inter Ovo with a best-before date of 29 April 2018. These should no longer be consumed and can be returned to the market. According to the manufacturer, all other products of this brand and other best before dates are not affected.

About salmonella

Salmonella is one of the most common reasons why food is recalled. According to the Robert Koch Institute, a salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after the distortion of contaminated food with symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, occasional vomiting and mild fever. In most cases, the symptoms resolve themselves after a few days.

Do you have to go to the doctor with salmonella??

Caution should be exercised in infants, toddlers, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. It can sometimes develop more severe disease. People who have eaten contaminated foods and show severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and a possible salmonella infection. A preventive investigation for suspicion without symptoms is not necessary. (Vb)